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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 78.81

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
   (1)    Upon request of the department, the attorney general or proper district attorney shall prosecute any action to enforce this chapter.
   (2)   Any action brought under this chapter may be brought either in the circuit court for Dane County or in the proper court in the county wherein the defendant resides or has its principal place of business.